The Big C

By Kim Pollock
Posted on 04/26/2012 at 12:00 pm

Leadership, leadership, leadership. It’s a broken record but always up there on the list of things Flyers fans will always want to talk about, second only to the goalie situation. When things are bad, it’s at the forefront of discussion, but when things are good, it fades to the background. The loss of captain Chris Pronger to injury had fans and analysts questioning what the team was going to do as far as replacing him. Would they give the “C” to either Danny Briere or Kimmo Timonen, the alternate captains? Or would they look towards the future and give it …

The Philadelphia Flyers Playoff Viewing Guide

By Estebomb
Posted on 04/11/2012 at 6:30 pm

Hello, friend. Are you relatively new to the world of watching Philadelphia Flyers hockey? If so, I sure hope you enjoy torture and frustration! The playoffs are a magical time filled with hope and borderline alcoholism. Let me be your guide into this magical world. Playoff Beards If you are a man or circus freak, you are required by hockey law to grow a playoff beard. Sure, it’s mostly a tradition for players to show team solidarity. Have a job interview during this time? Too bad! Hot date? Womp womp womp. Suck it up and grow the playoff beard. There …

A Look Back at the Chris Pronger Trade

By Hal G
Posted on 04/05/2012 at 12:00 pm

It was June 26, 2009. I was sitting in a Chinese buffet at the Plymouth Meeting Mall as my phone began to vibrate: CSN ALERT: Flyers trade F Joffrey Lupul, D Luca Sbisa, 2009 1st round pick, 2010 1st round pick, and a conditional 3rd round pick in 2010 or 2011 to Anaheim for D Chris Pronger and F Ryan Dingle. Immediately, I jumped up and exclaimed, “THE FLYERS GOT RYAN DINGLE!” Of course I began getting in touch with family members and hockey friends — not to discuss the bounty the Flyers gave up to trade for the All-star, …

RICE & MICE: Flyers current injury status

By pavialax
Posted on 03/28/2012 at 2:12 pm

The first three injuries are those that are not expected to come back this season. Blair Betts has missed the entire season with a knee injury. From the sounds of things, he will likely not return to the Flyers or the NHL. Ian Laperriere has also missed the entire season and will not likely return to playing. Chris Pronger is out for the season with post concussion syndrome. After hearing that Pronger was struggling so much with the post concussion syndrome, his presence at the Flyers playoff clinching game is a good sign that he’s possibly feeling better. Then again, …

Point/Counterpoint: On Chris Pronger’s “Knee Virus” and the Flyers’ Keeping Mum on Injuries

By Kim Pollock
Posted on 03/27/2012 at 12:00 pm

Welcome to the newest edition of “Point/Counterpoint,” where a pair of Flyers Faithful scribes present both sides of one particular issue with their own unique view and flair. This week, Kim P. and Craig F. square off over the Flyers’ public communication regarding team injuries. Point: Kim P. Towards the end of last November, the Flyers reported that captain and best defenseman Chris Pronger was battling a virus. It wasn’t a big deal, he just needed some R&R, and he’d be fine. Except he wasn’t fine. The team announced on November 28th that Pronger was to undergo knee surgery and …

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